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en-usMedical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.Developmental differences in late preterm babies may not emerge until after age 2Developmental differences in babies born 4 to 6 weeks early may not show up until after they turn two, a new study suggests.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-07-developmental-differences-late-preterm-babies.html
PediatricsMon, 25 Jul 2016 11:25:01 ESTnews388664691Polyhydramnios with normal U/S linked to adverse outcomes(HealthDay)—Polyhydramnios with normal prenatal detailed ultrasound examination is associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes, including fetal malformations, genetic syndromes, neurologic disorders, and developmental delay, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in Pediatrics.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-01-polyhydramnios-linked-adverse-outcomes.html
Obstetrics & gynaecologyMon, 11 Jan 2016 18:20:01 ESTnews371755897Why quality childcare is important for low-income childrenHigh-quality childcare can help close developmental gaps in children from low socio-economic backgrounds, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-quality-childcare-important-low-income-children.html
PediatricsMon, 11 May 2015 07:20:01 ESTnews350547049Study shows longer-term cytomegalovirus treatment effective for symptomatic babiesBabies treated for symptomatic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection for six months, instead of the standard six weeks, have better hearing and developmental outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-longer-term-cytomegalovirus-treatment-effective-symptomatic.html
PediatricsThu, 05 Mar 2015 08:20:26 ESTnews344766017Study suggests light drinking in pregnancy not linked to development problems in childhoodLight drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published today (17 April) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-pregnancy-linked-problems-childhood.html
Obstetrics & gynaecologyTue, 16 Apr 2013 19:00:01 ESTnews285354038Infants in poverty show different physiological vulnerabilities to the care-giving environment(Medical Xpress)—Some infants raised in poverty exhibit physical traits that make them more vulnerable to poor caregiving, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The combination of physiological vulnerability and poor caregiving may lead these children to show increased problem behaviors later in childhood.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-infants-poverty-physiological-vulnerabilities-care-giving.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 19 Feb 2013 14:50:01 ESTnews280506272Children with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficitsHealthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) indicates that these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-children-autism-significant-problems-nutritional.html
Autism spectrum disordersMon, 04 Feb 2013 16:15:38 ESTnews279216931Prenatal exposure to fish beneficial to child development: New study adds to evidence that 'good' outweighs the 'bad'(Medical Xpress)—A study published recently in the Journal of Nutrition adds to the growing scientific evidence that when expecting mothers eat fish often, they are giving their future children a boost in brain development even though they are exposing their children to the neurotoxin, methyl mercury, present in fish.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-prenatal-exposure-fish-beneficial-child.html
HealthFri, 04 Jan 2013 09:20:01 ESTnews276512312Developmental outcomes good for late preterm infants in NICU(HealthDay)—Late preterm infants (LPIs), born at 34 to 36 weeks of gestation, who receive intensive care, have similar cognitive, motor, and language skills at age 3 as LPIs who did not receive intensive care, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Pediatrics.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-developmental-outcomes-good-late-preterm.html
PediatricsMon, 01 Oct 2012 20:30:01 ESTnews268336504Early-life exposure to chemical in drinking water may affect vision, study findsPrenatal and early childhood exposure to the chemical solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in drinking water may be associated with long-term visual impairments, particularly in the area of color discrimination, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers has found.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-early-life-exposure-chemical-affect-vision.html
HealthWed, 11 Jul 2012 10:34:24 ESTnews261221639Potential role of parents' work exposures in autism risk examinedCould parental exposure to solvents at work be linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children? According to an exploratory study by Erin McCanlies, a research epidemiologist from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and colleagues, such exposures could play a role, but more research would be needed to confirm an association. Their pilot study is published online in Springer's Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-potential-role-parents-exposures-autism.html
Autism spectrum disordersMon, 12 Mar 2012 11:50:09 ESTnews250771802Routine iron fortification of infant formula linked to poorer developmentA 10-year follow-up study examining iron-fortified vs. low-iron infant formula suggests that infants with high hemoglobin levels who received iron fortified infant formula have poorer long-term developmental outcomes.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-routine-iron-fortification-infant-formula.html
Medical researchTue, 08 Nov 2011 09:24:01 ESTnews239966630Micronutrient powders reduce anemia and iron deficiency in infants in low-income countriesAdding a powder that contains several vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin A, to the semi-solid foods taken by infants and children between six months and two years of age, can reduce their risk of anaemia and iron deficiency. This is the conclusion of a new Cochrane Systematic Review.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-micronutrient-powders-anemia-iron-deficiency.html
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